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Electronics & Semi-Conductors

The FIT has awarded three Tech Seed loans of CHF 100,000 each to early-stage start-ups CCRAFT, Databaum and Lemna Bio.

FIT backs three start-ups to advance photonics, agritech and AI-driven drug discovery

23 December 2025

Enlightra has secured USD 15 million to develop chip-scale, multiwavelength laser technology designed to improve the speed and energy efficiency of data transmission in AI clusters and data centers.

Enlightra raises USD 15 million to build energy-efficient laser links for AI infrastructure

23 December 2025

Lausanne-based Corintis has closed a USD 24 million Series A funding round to ramp up production of its microfluidic cooling technology, positioning itself to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the AI era.

Corintis secures additional USD 25 million to scale advanced chip cooling technology

15 December 2025

Researchers from Western Switzerland have unveiled the first fully compostable smart sensor to monitor temperature-sensitive goods, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional tags.

EPFL, Empa and CSEM develop the first fully compostable smart sensor

2 December 2025

Bernese deeptech company Spacetek Technology AG has raised CHF 9.6 million to scale its space-inspired time-of-flight mass spectrometry systems used in leading semiconductor facilities worldwide.

Spacetek secures CHF 9.6 million to accelerate its global expansion

1 December 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2025)

30 September 2025

Lausanne-based Corintis has closed a USD 24 million Series A funding round to ramp up production of its microfluidic cooling technology, positioning itself to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the AI era.

Corintis raises USD 24 million to accelerate chip cooling innovation

29 September 2025

Lausanne-based Corintis has claimed the top spot in the 2025 Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards, highlighting the continued strength of deeptech innovation in Switzerland. The 15th edition of the awards also saw DePoly and DeepJudge complete the top three, underscoring the diversity of the Swiss startup ecosystem.

Corintis tops 2025 Swiss Startup Awards as ranking marks 15th anniversary

23 September 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2024)

27 February 2024

Stainless steelmaker Alleima and its Kanthal division have decided to expand their operations in Switzerland, with manufacturing moving from Saint-Imier to a larger facility in Sonceboz, both in the canton of Bern.

Alleima boosts its production for electric mobility and luxury industries in Bern

13 November 2023

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